1939 Calgary Bronks season
The 1939 Calgary Bronks season was the fifth season in franchise history where the team finished in 3rd place in the Western Interprovincial Football Union with a 4–7 record. The Bronks played in the WIFU Finals, but lost to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a two-game series by a total points score of 35–20.
| 1939 Calgary Bronks season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Dick Haughian |
| Home field | Mewata Stadium |
| Results | |
| Record | 4–7 |
| Division place | 3rd, W.I.F.U. |
| Playoff finish | Lost W.I.F.U. Finals |
Regular season
Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | T | PF | PA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 201 | 103 | 20 |
| Regina Roughriders | 12 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 84 | 136 | 12 |
| Calgary Bronks | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 144 | 123 | 8 |
| Edmonton Eskimos | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 80 | 147 | 6 |
Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 12–1 | Loss | 0–1 |
| Sept 4 | at Edmonton Eskimos | 16–12 | Loss | 0–2 |
| Sept 8 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 16–3 | Win | 1–2 |
| Sept 15 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 19–18 | Loss | 1–3 |
| Sept 18 | at Regina Roughriders | 12–3 | Win | 2–3 |
| Sept 22 | vs. Regina Roughriders | 24–0 | Win | 3–3 |
| Sept 30 | at Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 25–6 | Loss | 3–4 |
| Oct 6 | vs. Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 19–17 | Loss | 3–5 |
| Oct 9 | vs. Regina Roughriders | 25–6 | Loss | 3–6 |
| Oct 14 | at Regina Roughriders | 12–11 | Loss | 3–7 |
| Oct 21 | vs. Edmonton Eskimos | 18–8 | Win | 4–7 |
| Oct 28 | at Edmonton Eskimos | Game canceled | 4–7 | |
Playoffs
| Game | Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIFU Semi-Final | Nov 4 | Regina Roughriders | 24–17 | Win |
| WIFU Finals | Nov 11 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 13–7 | Win |
| WIFU Finals | Nov 18 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers | 28–7 | Loss |
- Winnipeg won the total-point series by 35–20. Winnipeg advances to the Grey Cup game.
References
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-10-07. Retrieved 2017-08-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- http://cflapedia.com/Years/1939details.html
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